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a revelation

During my wheat hiatus I discovered something wonderful, that there are a number of incredible grains out there significantly superior to wheat. I didn't realize how completely my life revolved around that specific grain. An entire world of taste I never knew was opened to me. It is diverse, colorful, and so very delicious. Just think about it, when you visualize dinner, how often do you use wheat flour in one of its numberless forms, or rice, or potatoes? Have you ever tried quinoa, or millet, or amaranth as the bulk of your meal? If not, there is quite a lot that you are missing out on, and I speak from firsthand experience. As annoying as it was, I'm grateful for the wakeup call that opened my eyes to all the delicious alternatives available to me.

Variety is the spice of life, add some to yours.

This polenta is creamy, and delicious alongside any vegetable dish for a big lunch or light dinner. Try using water mixed with a little maple syrup in place of the stock for a sweeter version. It's even good cold.

Try this article for an idea on what to pair together for making complete proteins if you're trying to eat less meat.

do you know if masa corn meal is the same as polenta? i'm guessing the difference is in how finely it's ground. we've loved quinoa lately but find it's more expensive that the old standards. i agree about variety and spice, but sometimes the budget says no spice. :( looking forward to reading about what you learn from you dad!